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verb

past tense of maximize

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Recent Examples of maximized
Adjective
Aristotle, in his influential account, used a term, aretê, expressing the notion of maximized potential. Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 22 May 2026 The film’s global distribution strategy, backed by Jio Studios, maximized screen presence across traditional and emerging markets, capitalizing on peak demand windows. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026 House of Leon’s take on a classic chaise lounger is rooted in a solid teak frame and triple the cushion support for maximized comfort. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026 On this site, San Diego Educators Association President Kyle Weinberg also stated preferences for maximized number of units, as well as multi-bedroom apartments for families to address declining enrollment. Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Friedman maximized a seller’s market in previous deadlines, trading Noah Syndergaard (2023), James Paxton (2024) and Dustin May (2025) off the big-league roster in recent trading periods. Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 31 July 2026 The Caribbean economies depended on slave labor, trade and supplies from around the world to make sure the sugar flowed freely and tax revenues to European colonial powers were maximized. R. Grant Gilmore Iii, The Conversation, 30 June 2026 Those companies that respond early—either via an exit or becoming the consolidator—are where value is maximized. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Additionally, the town maximized the use of revenue from Measure G, a one-eighth cent sales tax passed by voters in 2018, and funneled any leftovers from past capital projects for the Shannon Road Repair Project so that the project could continue to be funded without additional resources. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 24 June 2026 This changes the math on this card in a significant way for anyone who maximized that partnership. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 15 June 2026 But mommymaxxing compounds the pressure for moms to be so much more than the good enough mother, but one that has maximized her potential and ambition in all areas of her life. Rachel Morgan Cautero, Parents, 31 May 2026 Yesterday was almost the opposite of that, as the Padres pretty much maximized their 10 hits. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026 The crew has maximized its talent thus far. Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximized
Adjective
  • Federal policy calls for additional nuclear capacity, including efforts to begin construction of 10 new large reactors by 2030 and increase the maximum operating power of existing reactors.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
  • He's made just 15 Cup Series starts and somehow turned those limited opportunities into maximum impact, winning twice.
    Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • More drones and missiles are slipping through both sides’ fraying air defenses, meaning that the civilian death toll has increased, and more critical infrastructure is being damaged.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Connecticut’s homeless population increased for the fifth year in a row — though at a lower rate than the previous two years.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Issues arise when maximal core engagement becomes your default.
    Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Women also carry a higher proportion of fatigue-resistant slow-twitch muscle fibers, and studies of ultra-distance trail runners have found women sustain less peripheral fatigue and lose less maximal force than men competing at equivalent levels.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • The trio of founders allegedly told investors that the brand would feature an app as its centerpiece and be boosted by major advertising deals and attention-grabbing celebrity photo shoots and cover stories.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Spending has held up, in large part due to persistently low unemployment and a buoyant stock market that has boosted household wealth for many.
    Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • With Williams and Kayla McBride on regular-max contracts and Napheesa Collier signing for a super-max, Minnesota had to be more judicious with its other signings but didn’t compromise on quality.
    Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • And the Heat is currently on track to have max-level salary cap space for the 2027 offseason.
    Anthony Chiang June 19, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Abreu’s odds to hit a homer are also enhanced by playing in Toronto tonight.
    Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Davy enhanced Cassie’s lips using a big lip liner and added fake freckles, a reflection of TikTok and Instagram trends.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • So there’s something really cathartic about watching Ulf — the lowliest, most base, comedic and ludicrous of all the Targaryens and dragonriders — beating him.
    Matt Minton, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Because of safe, effective immunizations, most Americans do not remember vaccine preventable deaths and have never known anyone disabled from illnesses like smallpox, measles, rubella, whooping cough, or polio.
    Dr. Marianne Parshley, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Ukraine has already augmented its air defenses around Odesa and other ports, with videos showing aircraft, including an F-16 and a Yak-52, shooting down Geran-4s.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • It’s been a banner year for Dean, who kicked it off by winning the Grammy for Best New Artist in February and it’s been augmented by her making history.
    Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Maximized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximized. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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